First Minister Nicola Sturgeon self-isolates after being close contact to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19. 2021-08-29
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announces that four people from two households will be able to meet outdoors from March 12, three days sooner than expected, as part of easing of their national lockdown. 2021-03-9
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon confirms that a phased return to school will begin on February 22, which will include pre-school children, pupils in primaries 1, 2 and 3, and secondary students who need to carry out practical assignments. 2021-02-16
Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announces that a lockdown in level four areas such as mainland Scotland will begin at midnight, and that there will be a legal requirement to stay at home for the remainder of the month. Schools will also remain closed. 2021-01-4
Former Scotland First Minister Alex Salmond is charged with two attempted rapes and indecent assault. 2019-01-24
Thousands, including some from Australia, protest in London, England, against the renewal of the United Kingdom's Trident nuclear deterrent system, the largest anti-nuclear rally since 1983. Leader of the Labour Party Jeremy Corbyn, Scottish National Party leader and First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon, the Welsh Plaid Cymru Party, and the Green Party participated in the march. A parliamentary vote on renewing Trident is expected this year. 2016-02-27
The Scottish Parliament elects Nicola Sturgeon as the first female First Minister of Scotland. 2014-11-19
Nicola Sturgeon will succeed Alex Salmond as leader of the Scottish National Party and First Minister of Scotland after she was the only candidate to put their name forward in the party's leadership election. 2014-10-15
Alex Salmond announces his resignation as First Minister of Scotland and leader of the Scottish National Party following the referendum. 2014-09-19
First Minister of Scotland Alex Salmond launches the "Yes" campaign for Scottish independence at Cineworld in Edinburgh. 2012-05-25